c.
d.
Drivers whose best lap time exceeds by more than 10 % that of the third fastest car within its Class( where similar weather conditions prevailed) may be Disqualified at the discretion of the Clerk of the Course.
During practising the number of Vehicles on the Course shall not exceed the number permitted in a Race by more than 20 % unless the Track Licence specifies otherwise.
10. Starts 10.1. Starting positions will be determined by:
a. b. c. d.
Practice times, or handicap, or selection made with the object of placing the fastest driver at the front, or current positions in a championship, or e. ballot( method specified in writing in the Official Documents). f.
Signals 10.2. Signals shall be in accordance with the following:
a.
Each Flag Marshalling Post shall be provided with a Hazard Area Board and the following Signals: Yellow, Yellow and Red, Green, Blue, Red, White and Purple( if required), and shall be staffed by Marshals who are competent in their use. The Clerk of the Course shall be provided with, or have under their direct control, a Red Signal, a Black Signals, a Black and White Signal split diagonally, and a Black Signal with an Orange disc, together with means for clearly displaying a competing Vehicle’ s number should it be necessary, as well as penalty boards. The National flag and a Black and White chequered Signal shall be available at the Start and Finish Lines or lines for appropriate use.
b. All Marshals’ posts shall show a Green Signal during the first lap of each session. c.
Officials’ Signals will be conveyed to drivers by the following Signals which may be displayed by an appropriately coloured panel to which the Competitor number may be attached:
i. Red / Green lights or National flag: Session start. ii. Blue Signal – Stationary: Another Competitor is following close behind. iii. Blue Signal –‘ Waved’: Another Competitor is trying to overtake. iv.
v.
vi.
White Signal: A service car or slow moving Vehicle is on the Circuit. The white Signal will be waved to indicate the sector of the Track that the slow moving Vehicle is in, and held stationary whilst the Vehicle is in the next sector. Yellow Signal –‘ Waved’: Danger, slow down sufficiently to ensure that full control of the Vehicle can be retained. No overtaking. Yellow Signal – Double‘ Waved’: Great danger. Slow down considerably. Be prepared to suddenly change from the projected racing line or take other evasive action including stopping if necessary. No overtaking.( This Signal may be supplemented or replaced by flashing yellow light( s) as an added warning.) vii. Yellow Signal with Red Stripes – Stationary: Slippery surface ahead. viii. Yellow Signal with Red Stripes – Waved: Slippery surface imminent. ix. Green Signal –‘ Waved’: All clear at the end of a danger area controlled by yellow Signals.
Also used to Signal the start of a session. x.
xi.
Red Signal: Immediately cease driving at competition speed and proceed slowly, without overtaking, and with maximum caution to pits or start line obeying Marshal’ s instructions and being prepared to stop should the Track be blocked. Black Signal with Orange disc displayed with the Competitor’ s number: Notification of
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